First Comics, one of the pioneering indie comic book publishers of the 1980s, returns with an eclectic lineup of new works and collections of their original comics -- plus a bold plan to bypass Diamond.

First Comics did not try to overdo the announcement of their reemergence at their Comic-Con International panel, instead focusing on producing quality material and allowing that work to be its own proclamation.

First Comics, known for its acclaimed creator-owned comics throughout the '80s, makes its return at CCI 2011. Co-Founder Ken Levin tells CBR exclusively about how the publisher will live up to its legacy